Form of output - Image


Images may be two dimensional, such as a photograph, screen display, and as well as a three-dimensional, such as a statue or hologram. They may be captured by optical devices—such as cameras, mirrors, lenses, telescopes, microscopes etc.

Advantage
Disadvantage
Can be used to represent something
Need to check if an image has a copyright
Can be shared with other people, eg photo
Can become pixelated

The target audience of an image can be:

  • Someone who wants to print out a picture of their family on holiday.
  • Someone wanting to view an image on a display screen such as laptop.
  • Someone using images for others to get a better understanding of something, eg schools.